[PUP] Deadlights or Portlights, in pilothouse.

[bob england]

I am installing the windows in my pilothouse and had planned to put in non
opening "deadlights" but have been reconsidering that decision. The
ventilation from opening windows would be nice, especially in this area. The
pilothouse is tuff to aircondition adequately. However, opening windows won't
be as strong or water tight as fixed ones. The forward windows are fairly
large, about 3 ft x 3 ft. The side windows are smaller. I plan to use
laminated 1/2 inch glass (fixed, non opening) in the forward windows and
lighter glass in the sides and back. The design of my windows is an offtake of
work boat types, inset and flanged, heavily built to (hopefully) take a big
hit and stay intact. I think they will withstand a knockdown easy enough. I'm
concerned however, about the trade off in strength if I make them to open. Is
it worth it ?
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